Senior Finance Accountant

JR United Kingdom; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the insurance sector seeks a Senior Finance Accountant in Sheffield. The role requires a qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA individual with relevant experience in finance and strong organizational skills. Responsibilities include preparation of financial statements, monthly accounts, and compliance with regulatory requirements. This position offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to financial operations in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years post qualification in finance/accounting.
• Experience in both practice and industry.
• Familiarity with CASS rulebook is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of fixed assets’ registers and nominal ledger.
• Preparation of monthly management accounts and VAT return.
• Assistance with year-end financial statements and budget preparation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Planning

Adaptability

Initiative

Education

Fully Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

Job Title: Senior Finance Accountant

Location:

London

Department / Team:

Finance

Reports To:

Assistant Director, F&TP

Contacts Internally and Externally:

All Staff (Globally), Auditors, Third Party Providers

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Maintenance and review of fixed assets’ registers
2. Maintenance of nominal ledger and all supporting spreadsheets/workings
3. Updating FX rates and Bank reconciliation on Cash Manager
4. Reviewing Bought Ledger and Cashbook reports
5. Production of client money reconciliations
6. Preparation of monthly management accounts
7. Preparation of the Bii (monthly Income Report)
8. Assistance in the calculation of corporate tax
9. Preparation of VAT return
10. Preparation of regulatory returns for the Group’s subsidiary companies (e.g., FCA’s RMAR, Resilience report)
11. Assistance in devising, implementing, and reviewing internal controls with respect to financial matters
12. Assistance in preparing year-end financial statements and interim profit verification, including technical review and challenge of accounting consolidation
13. Preparation of the Group’s annual budget
14. Production of annual 1099 forms for US entity regarding Suppliers payments
15. Calculation and proposal of FX trading activity and investment of surplus funds
16. Review of UK entities P11D’s and ensuring timely payment and submission
17. Maintaining relationships with external counterparties (banks, consultants, etc.)
18. Ad hoc duties as required

Skills and Competencies:

• Fully Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA, 2 years post qualification
• Ideally from an insurance/broking background
• Experience in both practice and industry
• Proven senior management interaction
• Ability to use initiative to handle multiple challenges
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Ability to meet tight deadlines
• Attention to detail and focus on high-quality work
• Adaptability and resilience under pressure
• Familiarity with CASS (Client Money) rulebook, especially chapter 5 (highly desirable)